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Castle Academy
St George's Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
451
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While only 7% achieve the higher standard, the school demonstrates solid academic foundations for its 451 students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment, as evidenced by its above-average LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other28.4%
Black African20.4%
Asian Bangladeshi13.1%
Asian Indian10.0%
White British10.0%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.24337, -0.89901 · NN1 2TR
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140362
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecastle.emat.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Castle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2016.
Is Castle Academy a good school?
Castle Academy scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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